Are you wondering when the right time to replace your old windows is? Is it a needed expense or more of a desired one? The most common answer to this would be that you replaced your old windows just because you wanted to. That’s it!
Signs to Notice
Various other reasons that require you to replace ‘em old windows right away are as follows:
1. House renovation
If you are planning to renovate your entire house, then why leave those old windows alone? Some part of that renovation budget can be used to repair the windows that can be fixed easily and some can be used to replace them altogether. Your old windows might not suit your new interiors, so it is always better to replace them because fixing and repainting them will only cost you unnecessary money. Windows play an important role in amplifying the aesthetic appeal of your place, so choose the design & colour very carefully. The right size is a must; else you’ll face issues in fitting the window precisely.
2. Reduce electricity bills
You may be thinking how windows can affect your electricity bills, right? It is no rocket science that the temperature of your house is affected by the weather conditions in your area. So, don’t you think your thermostat needs to work hard to keep the temperature at the optimum level during summer & winter or day & night? This extra work contributes a substantial part in your bills. If you choose efficient window materials that can keep the heat of the Sun out of the house and similarly, keep the cold weather away from your rooms and kitchen or let the sun in during winter to keep the place warm and vice-versa, then will the work for your thermostat be reduced significantly? Useful window materials can lower electricity bill. Hence proved! Replace the old ones right now!
3. Storms
Are you and your loved ones alright? Is your house all fine? A thunderstorm can really mess up everything you care about, so always be careful! Even a low-level storm can damage the windows of your house, if not harm anything else. It is advisable to replace your old windows if your home has been at the mercy of a storm recently because it might not be able to save the interiors of your house from another one. Better safe than sorry!
4. Ancestral home
Do you have an inherited property in the suburbs? Are you planning to renovate your ancestral home entirely or get some small fixes done soon? Don’t forget to replace the old windows and doors right away because it might have got damaged over the years because of different temperature conditions. It can have a surprising impact on the overall appearance of your home; making it more appealing and beautiful.
5. Burglars and burglaries
Have you recently heard of a burglary in your neighbourhood? It is a serious concern, so make sure your windows are robber-proof, just like your doors which are equipped with the latest security systems. You might be wondering how you can do that efficiently, right? The foolproof way is the option of security steel grilles like you might have done in your factories and office windows, fitted with opaque glass. The other way is to install a smart security system like you might have done for your house and office doors. Its sensor will keep the burglars far from your valuables. It is better always to be one step ahead of burglars, so you may even go for both the options. One may be enough, but why risk it?
6. Damaged or broken
This is the most genuine reason to replace your windows. A damaged or broken window will not only disrupt the beauty of your place but will also cease to do its work, i.e. protect you from the harsh weather and burglars alike. It may not concern you until you face the negative consequences, but why would you even think twice before protecting your loved ones and valuables? Don’t you overprotect them anyway? Add another protection and simultaneously make your house pretty again too!
7. It’s time to change
Like everything else, your windows also have an expiration date. If its been years since you had last replaced your windows, then now is the time to get it done again. The condition of your windows will make it clear if it has adequately aged or not, like its paint chipping off or there are rough spots on it, and accordingly, you can decide the time for the replacement.
8. It’s too affordable
The best sign to replace your old windows is when you see a sale on new windows. You may not be thinking about doing so anytime soon, but if you can get them for the right price, then why not? Beautiful windows can magnify the beauty of your house, as already mentioned above, and you can even consider one room at a time to put less pressure on your wallet.
Windows impact the appeal of the house because they are not just a part of the interiors, but also defines the exteriors of the place.